| Feb 22, 2006 @ 2:32 AM |
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FunPartner
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Am I the only one that gets winks and e-mails from people between 1,000 to 9,000 miles away? This irratates me. It says in my profile I'm NOT willing to relocate and I still get e-mails from guys that just want to chat. If I just want to chat, I will chat with someone I know- Am I being tacky? 
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| Feb 22, 2006 @ 8:29 AM |
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fiddlenotes
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IMHO, you could just consider it a compliment, and say a polite "no thank you". I took a glance at your profile, and could make a guess as to why they are writing in spite of your restrictions.
Peace.
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| Feb 22, 2006 @ 5:57 PM |
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Heaveninawildflower
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You have the right to respond or not, I don't think Miss Manners or Emily Post ever got around to net etiquette, with the exception of SHOUTING...
For me, it depends. My profile says LTR, but anywhere. I'll usually reply to emails unless they're nasty, in which case I delete and block. I'm less consistent with winks. I've gotten into some interesting email exchanges with people on other continents, and while I'm not gonna jump at a relocation, I don't discount it and would actually like to travel around meeting some of the people I've talked to...regardless of whether we'd be the loves of each others' lives or not. Friends are fun...
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| Feb 22, 2006 @ 6:58 PM |
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13lucky
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Someone needs a spank
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| Feb 22, 2006 @ 10:59 PM |
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TiNkErGrRrRrR
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Someone needs a spank
 
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| Apr 16, 2006 @ 10:43 PM |
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RogerTX
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The REAL question here is do YOU think you're being tacky?
I don't think that "long distance" relationships are as prevalent as they were 10 years ago.
But....as an alternative if someone gives you an unwanted email, how difficult would it be to write a "thanks, but no thanks" email back?
Something for you to think about.
In general, I find chatting, emailing, phoning when things progress, to be fun. Dating is supposed to be fun.
My experience has been that if I "go with the flow" it is MUCH more fun and has much better results.
But.....to each his/her own.
Roger D
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 5:54 AM |
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mailorderannie
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In general, I find chatting, emailing, phoning when things progress, to be fun. Dating is supposed to be fun.
My experience has been that if I "go with the flow" it is MUCH more fun and has much better results.
I'm with Roger...it takes the pressure off and if I end up with a new friend, that's great.
One thing you might NOT be taking into consideration though is the fact that they may be willing to relocate and that's why they are contacting you.
I guess the bottom line is...what do you feel is right for you to do...then do it.
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 7:57 AM |
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nightrider3281
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Haven't gotten many in the states but get a lot out of country . Guess i am an out of country magnet lol 
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 3:53 PM |
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Stevesco
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Well being away over here  ...I have winked and sent one or two emails to people who are away over there ... Surely its not irritating to say hi to someone in another country when all your doing is being friendly ?? ...well it is in my case anyway.
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 5:01 PM |
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NumberWise
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I have both received and sent e-mails to people who live at a distance. It's easy enough to stop the conversation if it's not to my liking! I've enjoyed some of the exchanges, and I've found a few new friends, so my life has been enriched by these communications. I'm not irritated by sincere and respectful e-mails, even from someone who I wouldn't "date".
On occasion I have e-mailed someone to comment on their profile or blogs when they have written something particularly interesting, thoughtful, or even funny. I'm pleased when they just write back and say, "Thanks!"
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 6:13 PM |
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funnyladyinred1
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Of course, I think many of us receive emails from those around the country, overseas (and, in my case - I firmly believe - from outerspace). Yours is not an unusual case. If you are deadset against relocating, simply take their exchange as a sign of friendly interest, and leave it at that.
If your correspondent is from around/across the state, and you are not interested simply due to logistics, just state the obvious (but say "hi", especially if it is an email. If it is a wink, I think you can get away with deleting and moving on). If they suggest chatting, simply wish them well on their search - most are at least bright enough to pick up on that subtle, but polite, decline.
If you do find you are intrigued (but there is that pesky distance thing standing between you), suggest a meeting in the future somewhere midway, and take a day on the weekend to meet. Of course, however great the distance between the two of you is could be a huge determining factor as to whether or not this last suggestion happens.
In any case I have to say, I quite agree with Fiddlenotes on the "why" you are getting the attention. Sometimes a photo speaks MORE than a thousand words. 
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 6:21 PM |
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TiNkErGrRrRrR
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I have friends in far-away places...i see nothinhg wrong with getting winks and emails from thousands of miles away.. 
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 6:26 PM |
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nightrider3281
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i think it is neat asking about different cultures and ways of living. I mostly get them from asia but it is ok with me
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 6:44 PM |
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Stevesco
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suggest a meeting in the future somewhere midway,
What a great idea....anyone fancy meeting me halfway...that will be in the middle of the Atlantic ocean ofcourse so you better take your water wings  ..and since I can't swim I'll also be wearing a rather attractive bright yellow boyancy suit along with matching flippers 
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| Apr 17, 2006 @ 6:47 PM |
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nightrider3281
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so you wouldn;t be able to help me if i went under after that long of swim, boy we are both in trouble lol. Of course me being from oklahoma with no ocean i would have to walk a little bit to find ocean
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